Serious Survival Shelters
The
world is dangerous and preparing for survival means getting it right
the first time, there may be no second chance. Hardened Structures,
www.hardenedstructures.com, is in the serious survival shelter business.
Now, citizens can get government-level protection from nuclear attack,
biological war, terrorism, pandemics, famine, earthquakes, volcanic
action, magnetic pole switch, EMP, high-energy solar flares, 2012 predictions
coming true, civil unrest caused by any of the above events, and more.
Planning for survival can be very involved. Constructing these survival
facilities is not like conventional construction. First comes the threat
assessment (the specific threats that the shelter must be designed to
mitigate); budgeting for the threat; specialized engineering and design;
site layout and preparation; material choices; level of security and
privacy; sustained survival support, such as independent water supply,
power, heat/cooling control, air filtration, shelter dynamics (living
conditions), long-term storage, external security, and much more.
From simple backyard steel fallout shelters, hardened homes, specialized
compounds, hardened bunkers, governmental facilities and even entire
survival shelter communities, the planning is basically driven by the
threat assessment and the client's budget, which typically begins at
$60,000 for a basic backyard type home fallout shelter.
Hardened Structures
even has a staff of former military special operations people who advise
citizens how to protect themselves from civil threats and covert construction
operations.
Hardened Structure's Managing Member, Brian Camden, tells of a client
who wanted a shelter in the backyard of an existing house without the
nearby neighbors knowing of it: "We created a contest that the
two neighbors and their families 'by chance' won. The prize was an all
expense paid 10-day trip to Disneyland. While the neighbors were on
their trips we successfully and secretly installed an underground shelter
for the client."
For more information and an interesting outlook for survival planning
please contact: Brian Camden, Hardened Structures, LLC, 877-486-0084,
info@hardenedstructures.com, or visit the website, www.hardenedstructures.com.
Survival
Garden In A Bucket
This 7-gallon USDA food-grade shipping and storage bucket contains five 5-gallon nursery pots, two 10-gallon grow bags, hand tools, an instruction booklet, and packages of seeds for growing broccoli, carrots, lima beans, peppers, squash, spinach and tomatoes. The seeds are heat sealed in mylar to stay fresh for up to 15 years in a temperature-controlled environment. They are non-hybridized and open pollinated so the seeds their plants produce can be harvested to feed you and your family for generations. They were all chosen for their nutritional content. The shipping bucket can also be used as a pot or hanging planter. Because this is a container garden, a plot of land is not required. It will actually fit on a patio or balcony. The seeds can all be started in their pots, so no transplanting is required. They can be started earlier, inside your home, in a greenhouse. sunroom, etc. For more information see the website at www.gardenbucket.net or call 575-418-5679.
Hand-Powered Night
Vision
This lever-activated power supply night vision monocular needs no batteries. Great low price, 2 X magnification, 20-degree field of view, 250-foot range, metal body, now with infrared illuminator and hand strap. Order nztp2 # 26003 Regular price $295 + s&h. Now only $225.95 + s&h. For more information contact The Survival Center at www.survivalcenter.com.
Premier Bottled Survival Kit
Water
purification tablets give you drinkable water when you need it most.
Add to that a versatile, multifunction tool, 9-bulb LED flashlight,
first-aid items and more for a well-rounded bottle kit. Value $35.20,
but it's available form Emergency Esentials for just $16.99. There are
three versions: Basic, Deluxe and Premier. Here's a list of the potential
contents, depending on which version you order (see the website for
a chart of contents for each): Katadyn Micropur Tablets, Water Bottle,
Hand and Body Warmer, Emergency Poncho, Emergency Blanket, Strike-Anywhere
Matches, Mini Flashlight, Two AA Batteries, 9-Bulb LED Flashlight, three
AAA Batteries, 5-in-1 Survival Whistle, Basic First-Aid Kit, Zip-Top
Bag, Multifunction Knife, Multifunction Tool, Carabiner. See this item
on the website: http://beprepared.com/.
Benchmade 4200 Series AutoResistor Knives
The editors and contributors to this magazine can attest to the high quality and reliability of Benchmade cutlery. Some of us have carried and used Benchmade knives for years. We have never seen a Benchmade product that wasn't constructed of the highest quality materials, and these knives are renowned for their sharpness and edge-holding ability. Of the many types of knives produced by Benchmade are a large assortment of automatic-opening models. The press of a button snaps the blade open and it is locked in place by a rugged and totally reliable locking mechanism. Among these products are the 4200 AutoResistor series. Made with pride in the USA, the AutoResistor features a raised handle surface to enhance gripping power, grip ridges on the blade spine for added safety and a carry clip for discreet carry. Benchmade's trademarked Auto Axis mechanism allows for automatic actuation. There is also a new foliage green carry pouch available for this series. While "switchblades" are illegal to carry in many jurisdictions, there are nevertheless many advantages to one-handed automatic actuation, as recognized for decades by the US military and law enforcement agencies. Always check with authorities in your area before carrying any automatic knife. Blade length of the AutoResistor is 3.45 inches. Blade thickness is 0.15 inch. Blade hardness is 58-60HRC. The blade style is Gotham Swedged Clip-Point. Overall length open is 8 inches, closed 4.66 inches. Weight is 5.7 ounces. There are several versions of this series ranging in price from $235 to $237. See more on the website: www.benchmade.com.
General
Purpose Escape Mask
These personal escape masks protect respiratory organs, eyes, and the entire head area against toxic air, enabling immediate and quick escape from areas of danger. Pocket-sized and easy to use, there are no adjustment straps, allowing for quick donning. The strong, fire-resistant rubber hood protects the entire head and seals at the neck. Accommodates long hair, facial hair, and glasses. Large, fire-resistant visor provides a wide field of view. Estimated shelf life (packaged): 5 years. One-time use, imported. One size fits all. Color is yellow. Note: This mask is nonreturnable. All sales are final. Hood is fire-resistant to the requirements of NFPA 701. Temperature resistant to 200° C. Elongation at break: greater than 700 percent. Tensile strength: greater than 150 kg per cm2. Made of a special polychloroprene latex compound. The visor is fire-resistant to the requirements of UL-94V-0. Temperature resistant to 400° C. Polyimide (DuPont® Kapton 100 HN). Filter assembly: external polyester screen is fire-resistant to the requirements of NFPA 701. High-efficiency, electrostatic particle filter with extremely low pressure drop to allow for easy breathing. Multiple layers of activated charcoal cloth with special impregnation against acid gases. Soft, inner pad of non-woven material. One-way valve and foam ring enable rapid exhalation and improve the physiological conditions for the user by preventing heat or vapor inside the mask. This is a personal, emergency respiratory device for self-rescue in situations involving hazardous and toxic air in private homes, hotels, high-rises, hospitals, ships, and aircraft. Price is $64.99, Item #14631. Available form US Cavalry. See more or order from the website at www.uscav.com. l